The Gay Tennis Podcast

The Gay Tennis Podcast

By: TheGayTennis Podcast

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Tennis, News

Welcome to The Gay Tennis Podcast! We blend tennis news with gay culture. Join in the fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

The WTA Real Housewives of 2026 (A WTA Preview)
Dec 14, 2025

We preview the 2026 WTA season the only way we know how: By drafting our WTA Real Housewives. Who will make waves next year - on and off court? Which players are holding the center diamond tennis ball? Find out in our latest episode with the one and only David Kane.


In this episode, we:


Discuss Heated Rivalry, the gay hockey show taking over the world (literally?)Tony and David draft WTA stars to create the perfect Real Housewives cast for next tennis season Tony shares why some trees are gay See which...

Duration: 01:09:38
Gay Tennis News: Another Male Pro Player Comes Out, A New Hit Gay Show & Wedding Goals
Dec 01, 2025

This was supposed to be my off week! :) But tennis and gay news never stops, so I hopped on the mic to report on a few stories from the past few days:


Mika Brunold comes out! One year after Joao Lucas Reis, another young male pro player comes out as gay. Mika made his announcement in a mature, inspiring Instagram post. Hear more about it in this episode. We found our favorite gay tennis wedding cake on Instagram, and Ellen Perez was there to see it in person. Alison Van Uytvanck and her partner had...

Duration: 00:18:17
What I'm Thankful For: The Women's Slam Semis and Team Italy
Nov 23, 2025

Tony is about to break down why this is one of the best WTA seasons in recent history and also give y'all the best gay conversation starter (and ender) he's ever experienced. Listen to find out:


How a gay interaction inspired him to do better. Why the women's semis at every slam this year turned him out. How Madison Keys made him love tennis again. Talk about how to be successful with family over Thanksgiving. The best viral moments of 2025 - and they're almost all from the WTA.


And so much...

Duration: 00:34:30
GAY-TP Finals, Pickleball is Still Straight & Admitting When I'm Wrong
Nov 16, 2025

Our annual GAY-TP Finals episode has arrived! In it, Tony admits to being wrong (for the first time ever) and gets into these topics:


How toxic straight bros continue to ruin pickleball Why Tony enjoyed the ATP finals this year A breakdown of all the matches of this year's ATP finals GAY-TP picks: Which queer people Tony thinks had the best year in 2025


Enjoying the pod? Give us a 5-star review on the platform you listen and subscribe to get episodes directly on your phone. Follow along on IG or Twitter...

Duration: 00:39:53
Tuning Back into Fall Tennis: WTA Finals, ATP Finals Preview & More
Nov 09, 2025

We're joined by Myles David from Tuned Into Tennis to chat through all the latest tennis news, including:


WTA Finals recap Rybakina vs WTA The importance of Aryna Sabalenka Musetti's traumatic run to the ATP finals ATP finals preview Learner Tien making moves And so much more!


If you're enjoying the podcast, please rate 5 stars and subscribe. For more from us, follow along for more on Twitter and Instagram.

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Duration: 01:21:12
Mini Ep: We're Back, So Tell the New York Post!
Nov 09, 2025

We're back from an unexpected (kinda) two-week break. Sorry! Here's a mini episode to hold you over literally one day when we record another full episode. But don't skip this one because we have some exciting news:


We were quoted in the NY Post (a tragic but exciting moment for me) Musetti has a top knot again There's lots of good music out Tony talks about his Halloween and tennis tournament last weekend


Subscribe to get all our new episodes every week, and follow us on social to stay up-to-date with...

Duration: 00:17:49
Serena's Historic 2015 Season 10 Years Later: The Final Chapter (Part 4)
Oct 19, 2025

We’re joined by fellow Tony (tjc05) for the final installment of Serena’s Historic 2015: 10 Years Later. The episode starts with me having a meltdown about life now vs life in 2015, but eventually we get into the 2015 US Open, its impact and where Serena went from there. 


This is one of my favorite episodes of all time, so I hope you join us in celebrating what Serena accomplished in 2015. We breakdown: 

Serena vs Venus in the QFSerena vs Vinci in the SFSerena’s impact on 2015 culture The awards she won And so much more! 


W...

Duration: 01:10:46
Gay Tennis News & Martina Navratilova's Marriage Drama
Oct 12, 2025

We're back with another episode! And we're joined by our friend Stephen (slomo_delpo) to chat about how Martina Navratilova's marriage became the center of the Real Housewives of Miami's drama. You don't want to miss this story!


We also chat other fall tennis topics:


Kasatkina ending her season Jennifer Lopez talks tennis Anisimova keeps winningCousins take over Shanghai And now you can watch our interview with Danielle Collins on YouTube!

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Duration: 00:57:26
DANIELLE COLLINS INTERVIEW (PART 2)
Oct 05, 2025

Danielle Collins returns for part 2 of her chat with Tony! In part 2, they discuss:


"Danimal Mode" and some of Danielle's best matches Their favorite memes of Danielle Danielle's run to the final (and under-appreciated runner up speech) at the 2022 Australian Open Meeting her favorite actress How she uses astrology in her day-to-day life


And if you're not already following her (who isn't?), follow Danielle on Instagram for some exciting updates ahead. We're celebrating Danielle all week between parts 1 and 2 on Instagram and Twitter.

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Duration: 00:25:42
DANIELLE COLLINS INTERVIEW (PART 1)
Sep 28, 2025

The one and only Danielle Rose Collins joins The Gay Tennis Podcast! Danielle has been a gay fan favorite for years, and we're honored to have her on the podcast.


In Part 1, Tony and Danielle talk about:


Her relationship with the queer communityHer favorite Taylor Swift era (and other pop divas)What reality TV she watchesHer controversial (?) Australian Open moment earlier this year


Stay tuned for Part 2 next Sunday (10/5/25) where we dive deeper into her career and favorite matches.


And if you're not already following...

Duration: 00:42:44
My Experience at Laver Cup in San Francisco
Sep 24, 2025

Tony is finally back from San Francisco with lots of stories to tell! Join him as he chats about:


Two traumatic experiences to start the weekend (one including a dog) The pros and cons of flying with friends His experience at Laver Cup, including the fan zone and tennis Exploring SF at the Golden Gate Bridge, Dolores Park, and more


We've got a lot more content coming your way, so join the fun by following us on Instagram or Twitter! And if you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us a 5 on wha...

Duration: 00:53:18
T. Kyle Talks Tennis, US Open & Defending Venus Williams Online
Sep 14, 2025

T. Kyle, co-host of Legends Only, is back to talk tennis and pop music with Tony! Here's what they get into:


Serena inducting Maria into the HoFBeing in NYC during the US Open Defending Venus Williams in the comments section The biggest US Open storylines T. Kyle's thoughts on Aryna (it's complicated) Hillary Duff's return to pop music Katy Perry's tour So much more!


Follow T. Kyle for bops, pop culture news, memes and new music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more tennis news!

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Duration: 00:55:22
US Open Listener Q&A
Sep 11, 2025

Tony answers questions from his IG audience about the US Open. Get his thoughts on:


Best men's and women's kitsChoosing between Musetti, Berrettini and Cobolli Gayest moments of the tournament Thoughts on both finals Favorite commentators this tournament Tennis villains Will Iga win it again within the next 3 years? The dreaded best of 5 debateSo much more!


We've got a lot more content coming your way, so join the fun by following us on Instagram or Twitter! And if you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us a 5 on whatever platform you listen on...

Duration: 00:49:01
Women’s US Open Semis and Final Save the Tournament
Sep 09, 2025

The men’s US Open was kind of a dud, right? But the women’s semis was the best night of tennis all year and the storylines are endless. 


Before we release our US Open Q&A later this week, Tony hopped on the mic to chat about the women’s semis and final - which was full of awe-inducing winners. 


Hear his thoughts in this episode and then tune in later this week for our Q&A session. Follow along on Twitter or Instagram for more! 

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Duration: 00:38:15
Everyone’s Crying: A US Open Mid-Tournament Review
Sep 01, 2025

Tony is joined by his friend fellow podcaster Myles David from Tuned into Tennis for a fun US Open check-in. 


They laugh their way through all the drama of week 1, including: 


Ostapenko’s behavior against Taylor Townsend Taylor Townsend vs Krejcikova Medvedev and Tsitsipas continue to crash out Coco Gauff’s battling through tough moments Ben Shelton retires in tearsCarlos Alcaraz, Iga and so much more! Plus, hear our gayest moments of the week (and they’re good!) 


We've got a lot more content coming your way, so join the fun b...

Duration: 01:12:26
US Open Preview: 5 Gay Takeaways & Celebrity Sighting Predictions
Aug 23, 2025

The US Open is here! And after the mixed doubles, we're stoked for it. Bring on the honey deuces! Here's what you can expect in this solo episode:


Tony's predictions on the celebrities going to this year's US Open. His tips on how to enjoy Honey Deuces this year. The most homophobic early matches at this year's tournament. The "busted brick" section of the draw. Which section reminds Tony of the Lady Gaga Mayhem Ball? Plus, he discusses the rainbow crosswalks near the Pulse nightclub shooting and offers his gayest moment of the week!

<...

Duration: 00:42:12
US Open Mixed Doubles Review & Where Do We Go From Here?
Aug 22, 2025

Tony is joined by his friend guest co-host Brennan Marshall, who is a tennis player and doubles fan. They talk about what worked and what didn’t with the reimagined US Open Mixed Doubles Championship. 


They discuss: 


How could the tournament have been gayer? Hint: Drag queens. How did the fast four scoring go over? Should ESPN have used different commentators? Did the tournament feel too much like an exhibition? And what are the other slams going to do in response? 


Hear Tony and Brennan answer all these questions...

Duration: 00:29:49
US Open Mixed Doubles: Format Review & Team Breakdown
Aug 16, 2025

Tony and guest host Hanlon Walsh debate the pros and cons of the US Open’s mixed doubles format. Hanlon is a former collegiate tennis player and writes about pro doubles for The Tennis Tribe. Tony is an annoying gay with a microphone. So it works perfectly. 


Read Hanlon’s (thorough as hell!) US Open Mixed Doubles Preview, and don’t miss his LGBTQ+ Tennis Roundtable featuring prominent community members in tennis. 


Here’s what you can expect from this episode: 


Hanlon talks about his collegiate tennis experience as a member of...

Duration: 00:59:19
Victoria Mboko, Ben Shelton, & Lindsay Lohan Make Waves + BBL Jokes Hit Tennis
Aug 13, 2025

Why does the tennis world feel weird right now? The US Open is right around the corner. Tony shares his thoughts and then gets into really important topics like:


Tennis fans are joking that Jannik Sinner got a BBL (he didn't). Mboko has a dream run at home in Canada. Should tennis stop having runner up speeches? Ben Shelton is giving Andy Roddick vibes (especially Andy's era with Mandy Moore). Lindsay Lohan is officially back and Tony is thrilled. The US Open is having a mid-life crisis.


Join the fun by...

Duration: 00:28:21
Listener Q&A + Who is Having the Worst Summer in Tennis?
Aug 03, 2025

Tony is solo this week and has a fun gay time answering questions from the pod’s Instagram followers. He talks about: 


What player is having the worst summer? Who is the hottest coach? What WTA player *should* be in the top 10? Where does Venus place in history? As gay fans, how do players’ looks impact our fandom? Thoughts on Ons Jabeur.And SO many more questions!


To listen to one of our episodes about casting the Traitors, click here. Join the fun by following us on Twitter or Instagram!

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Duration: 00:45:20
Serena's Historic 2015 Season Part 3: Wimbledon, Drake & So Much More
Jul 27, 2025

Can you believe it has been 10 years (!!) since Serena completed her second Serena slam in 2015?! We can’t. And we’re still not over her quest for the Calendar Year Slam.


Join us and fellow Tony, Serena stan and creator of the Tennis Watchers substack (tjc05 on Twitter and Bluesky) as we break down Serena’s 2015 tournament by tournament.


In Part 3, we gab over:


Serena's tough Wimbledon draw, including an epic against Heather Watson and tussle with Vika AzarenkaThe lead up to the US Open and calendar year hype (NYT, Sports...

Duration: 01:02:51
Maria Sharapova on Hot Ones: A Review
Jul 24, 2025

Tony is joined by Stephen (@slomo_delpo) and they review Maria Sharapova's episode of Hot Ones. They also use the episode to kick off a quick kiki about their favorite Maria shots and moments.


In this bonus episode, they discuss:


Maria's funny anecdote about her 4th round Wimbledon win in 2004. Her "trick shots" Her *perfect* answer on pickleball And how well Maria poured a beer on the show


It's a must-listen even for people who weren't huge Maria Sharapova fans - she absolutely crushed this interview. We get...

Duration: 00:24:33
Wimbledon 2025: What Was That?
Jul 20, 2025

We're (finally) back to talk Wimbledon and the grass court season with our friend Stephen (@slomo_delpo). Stephen and Tony discuss - and also debate - all things grass court season. Then they look ahead.


Listen to hear more about:


Is grass still the gayest season? What were the highs and lows of Wimbledon? Was Naomi Osaka's run a success? Where does Amanda Anisimova go from here? And most importantly, is Scheena Shay from Vanderpump Rules a good reality star?


We get into it all! For more from...

Duration: 01:00:10
Wimbledon Storylines: Seeds Are Losing & Musetti Shaved His Legs
Jul 03, 2025

Tony records a quick update 3 days into Wimbledon. Topics include:


Musetti lost: Is it because he shaved his leg hair? Alcaraz vs Fognini Seeds are losing everywhere: Where do we go from here? What 3 WTA players are Tony obsessing over because of their draws? Hint: One is Alexandrova.


Learn that and more in our latest episode!

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Duration: 00:27:34
Grass is still the gayest tennis season, right?
Jun 23, 2025

Tony presents guest co-host David Kane (@dktnnis) about whether this grass season is the gayest of the year. It is historically, but 2025 has been…weird. Hear them discuss the start of the grass season and why it stands out as particularly gay. 


Then join them as they discuss the recently-announced cast for the US Traitors season 4, including Monet Xchange, Colton Underwood (why?) and many more. 


For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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Duration: 01:09:10
Respecting Pushers, Celebrating Coco & Defending Aryna
Jun 15, 2025

Britney Spears described her album Britney Jean as "a little more personal", and this episode is a little more personal for Tony. But don't worry: This episode is way better than that album.


Tony has one of his closest friends (and self-identified pusher), David, on the podcast to talk all sorts of tennis mess. Here's what they get into:


Coming out together in college Playing sports as gay kids/adults How David is a successful pusher in tennis and why Tony thinks you *must* respect the pusher game Tony explains why he...

Duration: 00:58:30
Serena's (Clay-Rena's) 2015 Season: 10 Years Later (Part 2)
Jun 14, 2025

Can you believe it has been 10 years (!!) since Serena completed her second Serena slam in 2015?! We can’t. And we’re still not over it.


Join us and fellow Tony, Serena stan and creator of the Tennis Watchers substack (tjc05 on Twitter and Bluesky) as we break down Serena’s 2015 tournament by tournament.


In this special Clay-Rena Part 2, we talk about Serena's clay court season, including:


Serena's Vogue cover story about her friendship with Caroline WozniackiHer iconic battles (and arguments!) with friend Vika AzarenkaHer first loss on tour of the year to...

Duration: 00:58:41
Backhanded Compliments: A Chat with Author & Tennis Fan Katie Chandler
Jun 09, 2025

This is one of our favorite conversations of all time! Hear Tony and author Katie Chandler talk about pro tennis and her new book, Backhanded Compliments. The book is a queer romance story between two women tennis stars (!). Katie describes it as: A steamy sapphic romance with a fantastical twist about two bitter tennis rivals who realize they are reluctant soulmates. It’s available now - go get it! You’ll enjoy it! 


We know you’ll enjoy this conversation. 


Follow Katie on Instagram to get more on her amazing work. And get links to...

Duration: 00:41:14
My Roland Garros Diary & Semi-Finals Update
Jun 06, 2025

Tony finally updates everyone on his main draw experience, including being on the grounds for Rafa Nadal's retirement ceremony, Osaka vs Badosa, Danielle Collins, and his experience in the box with all-you-can-eat French food.


Then he talks about the women's semi-finals and previews the men's semi-finals that are set to play tomorrow. Get his thoughts on Sabalenka vs Swiatek and Gauff vs Boisson. Plus, hear what Agassi said about Musetti that caught Tony's ear.


For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please subscribe and giv...

Duration: 00:44:44
Roland Garros Round-Up & Pride Month Kick-Off with Myles David
Jun 02, 2025

Roland Garros is heating up! We’re joined by our friend and creator of Tuned into Tennis, Myles David (@tunedintotennis), to talk all things Roland Garros! We talk 3rd and 4rd rounds and then look forward to the QFs. 


Topics include: 


Pride Month has begun! Sunday’s matches at RG, including Iga vs Rybakina, Sabalenka vs Anisimova and more. Amelie Mauresmo dodging questions about fair scheduling TNT’s coverage of Roland Garros 


For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us...

Duration: 01:11:28
Roland Garros: The Trip, The Qualies & Everything in Between
May 25, 2025

Tony packed his bags and took his tragic American self to Paris for Roland Garros! Hear about his trip, qualifying and his overall take on the tournament. Hint: There are hits and misses. Stay tuned to hear more from his experience!


Follow along with David’s reporting on tennis.com ahead of RG. And to follow our RG journey (we're going!), join us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Duration: 00:53:53
The Match of Roland Garros Happened in Qualifying: Sara Errani vs Anna-Lena Friedsam Changed My Life
May 25, 2025

We traveled across the world and spent a ton of money to come to Roland Garros. And what's the first thing we want to podcast about? A match between Sara Errani and Anna-Lena Friedsam in the second round of qualifying. We don't get it either - but here we are. Listen to hear why this match changed Tony's life, and more importantly, how it made him a Sara Errani stan.


We break down:


Tony's history with Errani How she won him over The match that will go down as the best match...

Duration: 00:27:06
Roland Garros Preview, Coaching Changes and Clay Season Recap with David Kane
May 18, 2025

We’re joined by tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane to talk *everything* clay court season and recent tennis news heading into Roland Garros. We get into it all: 


The Djokovic/Murray stunt has officially ended. Does anyone care? She needed that: Tony gets a new favorite saying from Diana Shnaider’s split with coach Dinara Safina. More Pope talk from Rome: Musetti, Sinner and Fognini all have moments in Rome. Who are the favorites heading into Roland Garros? 


Follow along with David’s reporting on tennis.com ahead of RG. And to follow...

Duration: 01:00:30
Fairlight: An Electropop Musical About Queer Invisbility in Tennis
May 11, 2025

This week we’re joined by the creators of Fairlight! Hear us talk about Sabine Lisicki, Jack Draper, Wimbledon, and of course, their project Fairlight. 


Fairlight is truly a multimedia experience of an electro-pop musical performed on a tennis court with video components...and it explores the history of homophobia in tennis through the years. Learn more about it here.


Before the interview, Tony talks about his experience getting Roland Garros tickets and a small procedure he had earlier this week. For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're...

Duration: 00:55:07
Met Gala, Madrid & TNT Sports Announces its Team for Roland Garros
May 06, 2025

We’re back with a quick episode ahead of some very exciting weeks for the podcast and tennis! Hear why in the episode, where we also: 


-Discuss Tony's first mistake ever :)

-What gifts we'd give birthday boy Carlos Alcaraz and birthday girl Aryna Sabalenka

-Chat about Met Gala looks from Serena and Venus 

-Recap the Madrid Open second week 

-Explain why we can’t wait for the TNT Sports coverage of Roland Garros (hint: It has something to do with Venus Williams and Lindsay Davenport)


For mor...

Duration: 00:32:01
Ball Marks, Pope Musetti & Part 2 of Our Clay Chat with Myles David
Apr 27, 2025

We're back with another episode! This one is so long it has two parts:


Part 1: Tony talks about Madrid, Musetti's new kit and players taking pictures of ball marks and posting them online. He also chats about his Catholic upbringing (yikes). Part 2: Our continued conversation from last week with Myles David! We touch on Harriet Dart's smelly-gate, Stuttgart and so much more.


For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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Duration: 01:22:03
Traveling the Tour and Kicking off the Clay Season with Myles David
Apr 20, 2025

Myles David (@tunedintotennis) is back and joins Tony for a spring tennis catch up! Myles was credentialed for a few tournaments, so we catch up on his experience covering the tour and talk other topics: 


Monte Carlo: Still a Straight Ally Houston tournament and Jenson Brooksby Lorenzo Musetti's leg shaving habits Myles talking to players at the Miami Open (including Djokovic and Osaka) Our Gayest Moments of the Week So much more! 


As usual, we went long! To listen to part 2 of our conversation, head over to the Tuned into Tennis feed...

Duration: 01:00:17
The Gay Tennis Fan Civil War & More Gay Tennis News
Apr 13, 2025

We're back with another episode! In part 1, Tony breaks down recent gay tennis news. Get his thoughts on:


Alcaraz getting tweeted by the official Grindr twitter accountTony saving a dog like Danielle CollinsKasatkina playing for Australia Coaching news: Daddy Goran is back (!) and so are the Safin(a) siblings


Then in part 2, @jonahtennis joins Tony to talk about the WTA event in Charleston. More specifically they chat about the match Tony dubbed The Gay Tennis Fan Civil War: When Danielle Collins played Jelena Ostapenko. The duo also share their experiences at...

Duration: 00:58:01
Serena’s Historic 2015 Season: 10 Years Later (Part 1)
Apr 06, 2025

Can you believe it has been 10 years (!!) since Serena completed her second Serena slam in 2015?! We can’t. And we’re still not over it. 


Join us and fellow Tony, Serena stan and creator of the Tennis Watchers substack (tjc05 on Twitter and Bluesky) as we break down Serena’s 2015 tournament by tournament. 


In Part 1, we talk through Serena’s jam packed January - March 2015, which included: 


Serena’s famous espresso request in Hopman CupHer big Australian Open slam win over Sharapova (and the truly iconic “come on” match)Her return to Ind...

Duration: 00:55:40
Tony Talks Tennis with T. Kyle
Mar 30, 2025

Internet trend setter, podcaster and music producer T. Kyle joins Tony to talk pro tennis and pop culture. 


Listen as they talk: 

Favorite Serena Williams moments Playing tennis growing upT. Kyle's viral "Piper No" sound clip Tennis video gamesPickleball, WTA rebrand, pop culture queens and much more!

Listen to T. Kyle's pop music podcast Legends Only and follow him on Instagram. And for more from us, follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Duration: 00:59:55
Annoying Tennis News: Iga Rambles, Draper Disappoints and Another Iconic Gay Bar Closes
Mar 23, 2025

We’re annoyed! Lots of small tennis news stories came out this week - and almost all of them annoyed Tony. 


Here’s what you can expect: 

A reading of Iga Swiatek’s lengthy Instagram post from earlier this week.An old quote from Jack Draper resurfaced on Twitter this week just as Tony was becoming a stan. Barracuda, an iconic NYC gay bar, is closing and we’re concerned about the state of gay bars across the country. 


You’ll also hear a few personal stories about bad interviews and the joy the 'N...

Duration: 00:39:15
Indian Wells & Traitors US Recap + Looking Ahead at the Tennis Season
Mar 20, 2025

We have a returning doubles partner join us in David Kane, lead editor of Tennis.com. David’s here to chat all things Indian Wells, the end of The Traitors US and then look ahead to Miami and beyond this year. Catch up with us as we chat through:


The winners of IW and The TraitorsThe biggest surprises of both What we want to see moving forward Much more!


Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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Duration: 01:03:34
Is Indian Wells Really Tennis Paradise? The Pros and Cons of Tennis in the Desert
Mar 16, 2025

Tony went to Indian Wells for the first time! What did he love? What did he hate? He breaks it all down in our latest episode that explores if Indian Wells is actually tennis paradise as advertised. It definitely isn't perfect.


Listen to the episode to hear:

The pros: All the highlights, from the practice courts to the merch store (!)The cons: Some surprising negatives that certainly didn't feel like paradise. Palm Springs: Tony explores all Palm Springs has to offer outside of tennis, which is a lot.


Want more from...

Duration: 00:49:37
The WTA Rebrands, Short Shorts Brigade Wins Big & More Gay Tennis News
Mar 03, 2025

We're back with a new episode and joined by one of our favorite tennis twitter personalities: @slomodelpo. Tony and Stephen have a lot to catch up on, including: 

WTA Rebranding: What works and what doesn't? The state of the WTA post the Madison Keys' slam winTomas Machac winning a title for the short shorts brigade!Who is the most boyfriend material on the ATP? And why does Tony think it's FAA? Stefanos makes a statementMusetti withdraws, straight guys host a hot ATP player bracket, reality TV round-up and so much more! 


Want more from us? C...

Duration: 00:59:13
Casting Pro Tennis Players in the Traitors (RE-RELEASE)
Feb 16, 2025

We're obsessed with The Traitors! And since we're traveling this week, enjoy a re-release of one of Tony's all-time favorite episodes: Now pod fave David Kane's first time joining us! David casts his dream pro tennis version of The Traitors, and Tony weighs in with his opinions. Enjoy!

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Duration: 00:47:54
Simona Halep Was Our Favorite Foe + Gay News
Feb 10, 2025

Simona Halep is retiring! Hear why she was one of Tony’s favorite foes as he breaks down his favorite moments with Simona playing his faves. Simona was also the background artist in two of our all-time favorite tennis memes and part of some of our favorite matches in recent years.


Plus, Tony becomes an international correspondent to chat about the viral Queen of Pakistan and online sensation Montoya. Get some quick-hit tennis news from the last week, too! 


Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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Duration: 00:37:10
Traitors US x Australian Open (ft. David Kane)
Feb 02, 2025

It's our favorite episode of the year: Our Traitors US x Pro Tennis mash up! We're joined by Lead Editor of tennis.com and our reality TV correspondent, David Kane, to break down our favorite show on TV and the Australian Open. 


Here's what you can expect: 


-A review of The Traitors US season so far. 

-An Australian Open review using The Traitors US plot lines: Who went too soon? Whose star is shining brightest? Are the changes to the tournament working?  

-A look ahead at what we hope to see...

Duration: 00:56:26
The Emancipation of Madi
Jan 27, 2025

Madison Keys is a slam champion! We are joined with our friend Myles David from Tuned into Tennis to talk about the dream run Madison Keys had to the Australian Open title. We break down her draw, the changes she made to win the title, and most importantly, how her run feels very similar to the comeback album from Mariah Carey, The Emancipation of Mimi. Grab a drink (if you're able and of age) and join the Madison Keys party, because we can't believe our girl is a slam champ!


Want more from us? Check us o...

Duration: 00:57:16
AusOpen Check In: Daddies and Danielle
Jan 20, 2025

Welcome to our slightly unhinged Australian Open check in 😃 We discuss the two most interesting storylines (to us) this tournament: Danielle Collins becoming a villain in Australia and Ben Shelton saying the ATP locker room says if someone beats you three times in a row, they're your daddy. Other fun topics:


Why we think we can transform Alexandrova's careerDid Carlos Alcaraz become a man during this tournament? Donna Vekic is now one of the most important players on the WTA tourA look at the QFs and beyond


Want more from us? Che...

Duration: 00:38:17
Australian Open: Storylines, Thirst Traps & What to Watch (ft. Myles David)
Jan 12, 2025

The Australian Open is here and...horny! The players are tan, toned and ready to show off as they head into the first major. On the eve of the tournament, we discuss *everything*, including: What matches to watch, the biggest storylines and who you should be following on Instagram. Myles David from Tuned into Tennis joins us for a fun and informative preview! A few topics to listen for:


Tony recounts a marathon day of gay/straight experiences. Rybakina is bringing the drama and we talk about it all. Tommy Paul and his thirst traps ma...

Duration: 01:05:00
Musetti Cut His Hair, Queer Movie Review & the 2025 Season Started in 2024
Dec 30, 2024

It's our last episode of 2024 and first of the 2025 season?! Tennis is a mess. And this episode kinda is too. Join us as we break down:


The controversial Musetti haircut making waves through the gay tennis community.The Haddad Maia second serve that shocked the world. FAA starting his year off messy as hell (in a good way, we think). Most importantly, we saw the movie Queer, a movie we've been looking forward to for months. Hear our review (no big spoilers!)


Join the conversion with us on Instagram and Bluesky! An...

Duration: 00:31:54
2024 The Gay Tennis Podcast Awards (ft. Coach B)
Dec 22, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 The Gay Tennis Podcast Awards! Tony presents with iconic tennis personality Coach B and they hand out the most coveted awards in the tennis world.


Listen as they present awards for:

The Wendy Williams "What Was That?" Moment The Jacob Elordi Babygirl Award365 Party Girl of the Year Mother Moment of the Year Match of the Year Player of the Year Ariana Grande Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture The Tyra Banks "We Were All Rooting For You" AwardKing of the Short Shorts Brigade Award


Check out Coach...

Duration: 00:52:43
First Out Gay Active Male Pro Tennis Player: An Update on Joao Lucas Reis da Silva (ft. David Kane)
Dec 20, 2024

The wait is over! We FINALLY have an out active male pro tennis player in Joao Lucas Reis da Silva. The Brazilian 24-year old broke barriers when he publicly came recently. Joao recently did an interview with The Athletic where he spoke candidly about his life and coming out journey. We're joined by the one and only David Kane to discuss the story.


In this episode, David and Tony:


Talk about the impact of Joao publicly coming outDiscuss the initial reaction from players and fans Ask what this means for the future...

Duration: 00:39:03
Wimbledon Movie Rewind: A Review 20 Years Later
Dec 15, 2024

Wimbledon (the movie) from 2004 starring Kirsten Dunst is only on Netflix until later this month! It's the perfect time to go back in time to see what movies, and more importantly, tennis looked like back then. We rewatched the movie with two friends and amazing guests, Stephen and Myles. Hear our review and overall takeaways about tennis after watching the movie.


A few general themes:


-This movie is more sexual than we remember

-The same tennis personalities from 2004 are still leading the way today

-What's realistic (and what's not...

Duration: 01:06:58
An Out Professional Male Tennis Player (?!) and Off-Season News
Dec 08, 2024

Exciting news all around! We talk about the 3 biggest storylines to us this off-season. They include an Instagram post that caught our eye, coaching updates and our thoughts on Iga’s ban. 


Join us as we discuss them in a short but fun episode! 

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Duration: 00:27:24
WTA Stars: Astrology & Deep Dive (Serena, Venus, Seles & Collins)
Dec 01, 2024

We have professional astrologer, author and WTA superfan Lars Mellis (@lars_stars) on the pod! What do our favorite WTA stars’ charts say about their games? And what on-court moments come to mind when we dive in? Find out in one of our favorite episodes ever. We use their charts as a jumping off point to talk about our favorite WTA stars:


Serena WilliamsVenus WilliamsMonica Seles (!) Danielle Collins 


Lars crushes it in every way, including giving a detailed reading for each WTA queen. Learn more about him and get your very own...

Duration: 00:58:55
GAY-TP Finals: Our Top 8 Picks & Unpopular Opinions
Nov 17, 2024

Welcome back! Like most people, we're uninspired by this year's ATP Finals. So we changed it up by picking who stays and who goes from current top 8, and who we would replace them with. Hint: Musetti is in!


More importantly, we're working on our FIRST Q&A episode! We want to hear from you. Send us a voice note to gaytennispodcast@gmail.com. Ask us anything about the 2024 season, and we'll answer our favorite questions on an upcoming episode! We talk more about it in this episode.


We also provide a few unpopular...

Duration: 00:25:17
WTA Finals: Gauff & Zheng Put on a Show
Nov 10, 2024

The WTA Finals accomplished two things it hasn't done in years: A successful photoshoot and an event that felt worthy of the moment. Was it in Saudi Arabia? Yes. Get Tony's thoughts on it all, from singles to doubles and the iconic photo shoot. He's joined by Jonah (@jonahtennis) as they discuss all the hits and misses from this year's event.


Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review.

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Duration: 00:43:57
Fall Tennis Meets the Real Housewives of Orange County
Nov 03, 2024

Join Tony and Lead Editor of tennis.com, David Kane, as we talk about two of our biggest loves: Tennis and Real Housewives! We start with some of the biggest fall tennis storylines (Mpetshi Perricard, Rublev's behavior, Sabalenka streaking) and then spend 40+ minutes breaking down Tony's current favorite show: The Real Housewives of Orange County. From storylines to casting, this season is a perfect 10. You'll enjoy the discussion even if you're not watching (but why aren't you?!).


Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review.


Duration: 01:15:07

Tuning into Fall Tennis with Myles David
Oct 22, 2024

We finally tuned back into fall tennis with the help of our dear friend Myles David from Tuned into Tennis! We laughed more than we probably should have in this episode - but there's a lot of mess going on in tennis. We discuss:


Danielle Collins un-retiring (!)Taylor Fritz bleaches his hair Dominic Thiem and his peach retire Sabalenka takes over the world #1 rankingWho would win in a Tommy Paul, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud model off? Daria Kasatkina is the WTA tour's best friend


We answer all your pressing fall...

Duration: 00:47:26
Rafael Nadal's Retirement: He Changed Everything (Our Instant Reaction)
Oct 11, 2024

Rafael Nadal is retiring! We hop on the mic to give our instant reaction and discuss:


Rafa's forgotten days as the heartthrob of the ATPHow he changed the game and landscape of tennis His time as a fashion icon and pioneer of the short shorts movement How meeting Rafa turned into a family fight


Want more on Rafael Nadal? Join the fun on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review!

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Duration: 00:24:02
'Las Culturistas' Tells Iconic Story About Venus Williams
Oct 11, 2024

Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang told one of our favorite stories of all time (in under 30 seconds!) on their podcast 'Last Culturistas'. Who is it about? The one and only Venus Williams! During their "Iconic 400" list, they also mention Serena and some of our other faves. Listen to this quick recap episode to get our thoughts - and hear the best Venus Williams story of all time. We hope it's true!


Oh, and in this episode we say Anna Kournikova is married to Enrique Iglesias - we misspoke - they've reportedly been together for several years...

Duration: 00:08:30
Casting the Britney Spears Biopic with Pro Tennis Players
Oct 06, 2024

The legendary Britney Spears memoir, The Woman in Me, is being turned into a movie. And we cast it with pro tennis players! Join us as we pick stars from the ATP, WTA and commentary booth to play the roles. The best news? We're joined by iconic tennis personality and Britney stan, Coach B!


We cast: 

Britney Spears Justin Timberlake (gross)  Mom LynnDad Jamie (gross) Sister Jamie LynnGrandma Assistant/Friend Felicia 


What do you think of our picks? Who would you cast? Tell us on Twitter and Instagram. And follow the hilarious...

Duration: 01:02:43
Serena's Birthday and Jannik's Bad Day
Sep 29, 2024

Serena's birthday was this week, so we celebrate by talking about her big moment at the Olympics and one of her greatest triumphs: The 2003 Australian Open.


The Jannik Sinner/WADA appeal announcement also came out minutes before we recorded - so get our instant reaction. Then we briefly talk pop culture news about Carly Rae Jepson, Chappell Roan and the Queer movie press tour.


Join the fun on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review!

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Duration: 00:31:16
"Tomas Berdych Made Me Gay": Laver Cup, Coco's Coaching Change & More Tennis News
Sep 22, 2024

Welcome back! We're joined by our friend Brennan Marshall for a fun recap of this week's tennis (and some non-tennis) news. First, we talk about how we fell in love with the WTA as kids and then dive into these topics:


Billie Jean King's three proposed changes to tennis Laver Cup (mostly off-court news bc who cares who wins?) Bye Brad! Coco's latest coaching news (!)BOSS fashion show with Fritz and Berrettini New conversion therapy law in Kentucky GLTA tournaments: Why they're fun and stressful


Join the conversation on Twitter and Ins...

Duration: 00:48:54
Gay Q&A w/ DK: Osaka News, US Open & More
Sep 15, 2024

Lead Editor of tennis.com, David Kane, joins us again to answer all of our burning questions! We talk:


Naomi Osaka's coaching news (!) Taylor Swift at the US Open Best kits at the US Open Where the American men go from here Tony (shockingly) talks about Musetti The state of RHONJ and its cast


Nobody talks tennis like us, and David brings his blend of humor and insightful tennis knowledge once again.


Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and rev...

Duration: 01:02:42
Five Gayest Moments at the 2024 US Open
Sep 09, 2024

We're back with a new episode! The US Open is over and so is brat summer. We're sad about both, honestly. But we're here to break down the five gayest moments from the US Open! We talk fashion moments, Musetti's shirtless celebration and inspiring speeches.


Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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Duration: 00:30:43
US Open Men's Preview: We Need Wendy Williams
Aug 25, 2024

The men have had a drama-filled few weeks. So what's in store at the US Open? Find out as we're joined by our friend and iconic tennis voice Myles David from Tuned into Tennis.


We break down the draw with a mix of laughs and helpful insights on what's to come. Listen now to find out everything you need to know about the US Open 2024!


Stay up-to-date with the latest from the US Open with us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Duration: 00:56:11
US Open Women's Preview: I Love a Steady Brunette
Aug 25, 2024

What's in store for the women at the US Open? From our perspective, a lot of fun, close matches early on. We're joined by the one-and-only Myles David from Tuned into Tennis to break it down like nobody else.


Join us to learn which matches you must watch (every Danielle Collins match!) and when to take cover (Osaka vs Ostapenko!). You'll even learn which dynamic duo from the WTA we feel closest to.


Stay up-to-date with the latest from the US Open with us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Duration: 00:44:26
BONUS: Sinner's Massage Wasn't a Happy Ending + The Boys are Fighting
Aug 22, 2024

Who doesn't love a bonus episode right before the US Open? If the girls were fighting during the Olympics, the boys are fighting now. We hop on the mic for a quick rundown of recent news, including:


Sinner's massage was not a happy ending Jack Draper getting dragged online Carlos smashes a racket (lol)Plus Alison Van Uytvanck retires with a perfect 5-0 record in singles finals What is VMAN Magazine and why do we love it now?



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Duration: 00:36:38
Doubles Strategy & Lob Wars
Aug 18, 2024

Tony fancies himself a good doubles strategist (that's debatable), so he asked one of the smartest tennis voices, Will Boucek, to join us and talk doubles strategy. 


Will is the creator of thetennistribe.com and doubles strategist to the pros. Join us as he answers Tony’s basic doubles questions and even humors us for a round of “gay doubles questions”. Will also runs a a newsletter and podcast from his website, so follow along to improve your doubles game!


We talk:


Will’s role in helping team USA at the Olym...

Duration: 00:58:29
Olympics Recap: The Girls are Fighting!
Aug 05, 2024

A fun, emotional and DRAMATIC week of Olympic tennis has finally come to an end! The US women's tennis team brought more drama off the court than on it - and they were giving big Jenny McCarthy vs. Tara Reid energy.


Our Olympic tennis episode includes:


The girls are fighting: Explaining the Danielle Collins vs Iga Swiatek beef, plus Emma Navarro and Coco Gauff's complaints. We don't want peace: Djokovic wins gold. Men's doubles breakdown, including the forgotten drama between Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz vs. Rajeev Ram at Davis Cup 2022. Read...

Duration: 00:56:25
Olympics: The Opening Ceremony, Draws & ATP Boy Bands?
Jul 27, 2024

Welcome to our 2024 Paris Olympics breakdown show! We spend 1.5 hours chatting about:


Serena and Rafa reuniting at the Opening Ceremony How brat summer has gone mainstream Previewing all 5 tennis events - most importantly a stacked mixed doubles draw We create our own ATP Boy Band (who knows why?) An interesting conversation about being out and playing college tennis with our friend Anthony (pellegrini_ant)


Come for the Olympics, stay for our pop music takes and personal anecdotes about coming out. You can follow guest co-host Anthony on Instagram. For more from...

Duration: 01:28:02
Gay Q&A with DK (David Kane)
Jul 25, 2024

It's time for a gay Q&A with the one and only David Kane (@DKTNNS). David is Lead Editor at tennis.com and a reality TV expert. He sits down with Tony to answer 25 burning questions related to everything from the Olympics to Real Housewives.


Where else can you hear Andrey Rublev get compared to Shannon Beador? Or get takes on which players would be the most fun at a drag brunch?


Join us for a fun discussion in the middle of a busy summer of tennis. Time stamps:

10.20 - Olympics...

Duration: 01:00:09
Party for One (Rafa's Return)
Jul 21, 2024

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! It's a weird week for tennis fans - Wimbledon just ended and the Olympics start next week. But Rafael Nadal's return is exactly what we needed.


In this episode, we chat:


Rafa's return to singles and doublesWe resurface an old Serena tweet about Rafa's peach Marcos Giron adds Agassi and rocks the short shorts/sleeveless shirt combo like nobody else canWhy Sam Querrey is our favorite serve bot (?)Berrettini, Diana Shnaider and so much more!


Want more from us? Check us...

Duration: 00:37:59
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Saves Us Again & Gay Faves Flourish
Jul 14, 2024

Our friend and Jelena Ostapenko super-fan Jonah (@jonahtennis) joins us again to break down Wimbledon 2024. And thank goodness he brings his positive attitude, because Tony is a bit down on Wimbledon this year. He's even (gasp) questioning if grass is still the gayest tennis season!


Here's what we discuss:


-Ostakpenko and Lil Wayne's budding friendship

-Pod fave Musetti introduces himself to the locals

-Alcaraz's star continues to shine bright

-Krejcikova wins but where do we go from here?

-Wimbledon doubles recap


For...

Duration: 00:49:58
Serena on Hot Ones: 5 Best Moments
Jul 08, 2024

Need a break from Wimbledon? Listen to this bite-size episode breaking down Serena's appearance on Hot Ones. We give our thoughts on the 5 most interesting parts (Monica Seles! Her favorite kits!). And somehow we end up talking about her match with Emilie Loit in 2003. Don't ask.


Want to watch Serena's Hot Ones episode? Watch the entire episode on YouTube.


For more from us, follow along on Instagram or Twitter/X.

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Duration: 00:20:54
Wimbledon Week 1: This Girl (Me) is Delusional
Jul 06, 2024

Week 1 of Wimbledon brought drama in unexpected places, a fun rematch and Sue Barker! What else can you want? Here's what you can expect in this episode:


Breaking down Carlos Alcaraz vs. Frances Tiafoe by way of Troye Sivan Why Tony's delusional picks made sense to him at the timeThe 3 messiest matches of Wimbledon so far Andy Murray's farewell was a moment (Sue Barker! Venus Williams!) How hot Juan Carlos Ferrero looks in Alcaraz's box A little Summer House tea to wrap up the episode


Looking for more from us? Follow...

Duration: 00:45:25
Wimbledon Storylines & Early Matches to Watch
Jun 30, 2024

We're back to recap Pride Month and look ahead to Wimbledon with the creator of Tuned into Tennis, Myles David! Follow Myles on all platforms @tunedintotennis for the best tennis coverage (he's particularly fun on Twitter/X).


In this episode, Tony and Myles discuss:


Twink representation on the ATP TourOur favorite Wimbledon ladies finals (and memes!!)Bi-sexual queen Kasatkina winning her first grass court titleGay Rights Storylines (Ostapenko vs Tomljanovic, the rise of Diana Shnaider and more)Homophobic Storylines (injuries, FAA vs Kokkinakis in the 1st round and more)


<...

Duration: 01:05:25
Naomi, Bianca, Matteo & Jack Threw the First Tennis Balls at Stonewall
Jun 17, 2024

Two matches sent Pride month into high gear in the tennis world: Naomi Osaka vs. Bianca Andreescu and Jack Draper vs. Matteo Berrettini. Hear our thoughts on both matches and so much more:


-Gay Pride Wheel of Discourse: Messy gay topics for Pride

-Bianca vs. Naomi: The contrast of styles we need this Pride month

-Matteo vs. Jack: The hottest match of 2024?

-We did a deep dive into Aryna Sabalenka's new boyfriend


For more from us, follow along on twitter or Instagram (@thegaytennispod). If you're enjoying our...

Duration: 00:33:45
Carlos and Coco Save Roland Garros: An RG2024 Recap
Jun 10, 2024

Were we worried about how Roland Garros was going to end? Yep! But luckily, Carlos and Coco were here to save it. We're back to discuss all things Roland Garros with the legendary Brian aka Coach B! He's a must-follow on Instagram (@coachbtv) for his tennis-themed bops and always fun reels. 


We chat about Carlos saving tennis by beating Zverev in the final, Coco snatching her first doubles slam and Iga proving too tough for the girls yet again on the clay. 


We also have some fun pride topics and talk about our favo...

Duration: 00:48:37
Roland Garros: Homophobic Week 1 + Best RG Women's Matches of the 2000s
Jun 02, 2024

Is the 2024 Roland Garros tournament homophobic? All the rain and losing Nadal, Osaka, Collins and Ostapenko in week 1 sure feels like it. We kick off Pride Month talking about the highs and lows of Roland Garros Week 1 with WTA superfan @jonahtennis. Join us as we talk about:

Iga vs. OsakaIga vs. The PressOur favorite kitsNadal vs. Zverev The hottest men's match ups so far (it's Pride, leave us alone!)Recent Bravo news


Then we dig into our favorite women's matches at Roland Garros round by round in the 2000s. We talk about petty Serena...

Duration: 01:07:59
3 Retirements and a Pod Announcement
May 20, 2024

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the retirements of three tennis favorites among gay fans: Alizé Cornet, Dominic Thiem, and Garbiñe Muguruza. Highlights include unforgettable quotes (Cornet’s “I’m a drama queen for the people”), discussion of Thiem’s memorable attributes, and viral memes inspired by Muguruza. We also discuss why we’re excited about the upcoming French Open for both the WTA and ATP. Be sure to listen until the end, when we share an announcement about the “evolution” of the podcast. 


Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more...

Duration: 00:56:22
Gay Tennis News: Tsitsidosa Split, Iga Wins Big & Madonna Shuts Down Rio
May 07, 2024

We're back...kinda? This was supposed to be an off week for us, but Tony had some feelings. He takes to the mic for a short episode of gay tennis news. Listen for his thoughts on:


-How Dua Lipa's album reminds him of Amanda Coetzer (seriously)

-Tsitsidosa split: Where do they go from here?

-Madonna shuts down Rio

-Iga wins him over in multiple ways (!)

-Rosie joins AJLT

-Plus tennis player roasts, Taylor Fritz on clay and more!



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Duration: 00:24:35
Challengers Movie Review
Apr 28, 2024

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss Challengers, the new tennis movie starring Zendaya. There are no spoilers in the first half, and we give you a spoiler alert when we move to the second half. This episode serves everything you could ever want in a movie review episode, including an analysis of the movie’s level of horny, an exploration of its deeper meanings, and a discussion of alternative endings that are better than the real ending. We also debate whether this was a gay/queer movie and we assess the movie’s tenn...

Duration: 01:15:43
RPDR, a Rafa Debate & Busy Week of Tennis
Apr 22, 2024

The clay season heard us talking crap because it's kinda serving this week. With 5 tournaments around the world, there's lots to discuss on the tennis front. But first we talk the RuPaul's Drag Race finale and deodorant (yep, you read it right).


Listen to hear our thoughts on:


-Rafa's return, loss and what it means for his season. We debate his form and possible RG seeding.

-Sloane Stephens being back in the winner's circle!

-ALL the fun from Stuttgart, including Rybakina, Coco, Kostyuk and ball kids falling.

...

Duration: 01:06:57
Monte-Carlo Masters is a Straight Ally
Apr 14, 2024

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss why the Monte-Carlo Masters is a hot straight ally. We then recap the tournament, spend a lot of time talking about Stefanos Tsitsipas, and thank the gay gods for showering us with many tennis gifts this past week. We also discuss how tennis is making its way into pop culture, with shoutouts to Zendaya and DeuxMoi.


Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us!

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Duration: 00:48:08
Who Run the World? Women's Sports
Apr 08, 2024

We just watched our first women's college basketball game EVER! What did we think? And why is women's basketball exploding right now? We give our perspective as big WTA fans. Plus, we chat Danielle Collins winning her second title in a row (!) and watching the US women's national soccer team. It was a week full of women's sports, and we couldn't get enough. Join us as we break it all down!

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Duration: 00:48:18
A Gay Miami Open and a Gayer Wedding
Mar 31, 2024

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss Scot’s recent gay wedding and why the 2024 Miami Open was great for queer fans. Highlights include fangirling over Danielle Collins and Grigor Dimitrov, discussing the future of Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanišević after their split, and sharing recent gay panics both on and off the court. We also explore two quite different yet equally *sentimental* gayest moments of the week!


Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us!

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Duration: 00:52:03
Talking Tennis & The Traitors w/ David Kane
Mar 24, 2024

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, Tony is joined by Lead Editor for tennis.com and reality TV expert, David Kane. David shares his picks for The Traitors: Tennis Version, which leads to fun chats about current and former top players.


Other topics include David’s experiences on tour, America's Next Top Model (!) and Indian Wells vs. Miami Open. Join us for a blend of pro tennis and reality TV! 


For more from The Gay Tennis Podcast, follow along on Twitter/X or Instagram. Be sure to check out Dav...

Duration: 00:47:08
Indian Wells: Gay Tennis Paradise?
Mar 17, 2024

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we compare Indian Wells and the Miami Open from a gay perspective. We also discuss short shorts in men’s tennis, with a comparison of the bottom half of Medvedev, Rune, and Alcaraz. Tony talks more trash about Sakkari, we discuss why Netflix’s Break Point flopped, and we explain why Saint Patrick’s Day is the straightest holiday.


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Duration: 00:53:52
Andrey Rublev Needs a Boozy Brunch
Mar 04, 2024

We discuss the "best of the rest" from February and share some personal stories from the last week. Enjoy!

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Duration: 00:41:22
Gay Takes on Recent Tennis News
Feb 25, 2024

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss gay takes on recent tennis news. Highlights include the sexiness of one-handed backhands, Sabalenka’s new veneers, a WTA125 event in Puerto Vallarta, the straightness of a potential Sinner Era, and gay drama surrounding Taylor Fritz. We also provide a new ATP player “leg alert!”


Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us!

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Duration: 00:54:02
Author Ben Rothenberg Discusses His Book 'Naomi Osaka', Britney Spears & More
Feb 18, 2024

Author and tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg joins us to talk about his new book, 'Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice'. We discuss:


Naomi's impact on the gameOpenness about mental healthReturn to the tourMusic tasteLevel of gay icon-ness Much more!


Then we talk generally about Ben's experience on tour, including asking Serena about Britney Spears and the short shorts trend on the ATP. We even 'pick a number' during an NCR throwback.


To follow along with us, join the conversation on Instagram or Twitter...

Duration: 01:08:49
BONUS: Sloane Stephens Reminds Us Why The 2013 AO Was Iconic
Feb 15, 2024

Who doesn't love a bonus Humpday (and Valentine's Day!) treat? Since we can't cuddle up with Grigor Dimitrov, we decided to drop a bonus episode.


The Australian Open account shared an interview with Sloane Stephens, and per usual, Sloane crushed it. In it, she hilariously talks about winning another slam, her old beef with Victoria Azarenka (!) and much more. You can watch the video here.


We recap the video and then remind everyone about how dramatic, iconic and ridiculous the 2013 Australian Open was for the ladies. Enjoy this short bonus episode from us! <...

Duration: 00:24:42
Casting The Traitors: Pro Tennis Edition
Feb 12, 2024

The Traitors Season 2 (US) has taken over gay culture! The queer community can't get enough, helping make it one of the biggest reality TV shows ever on streaming. Why? Because of the campy drama from an all star cast and iconic host.


In this episode, we cast an all tennis version of the show. Who will we cast? And who will go all the way? Listen now to find out! This is one of our most fun episodes yet.


And to keep with the reality TV theme, we also discuss the "reality show"...

Duration: 00:52:41
Grammys, Gay Tennis News, & AO Recap
Feb 06, 2024

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we briefly discuss a very gay topic (the Grammys) and then dive into recent gay tennis news. Highlights include Ostapenko winning her second title this year, Bublik beating former gay favorite Coric, and a lewd video being played on the large screens at an ATP 250 tournament. Although we are over a week late, we also provide analysis of the 2024 Australian Open, including discussion of our gay superstars. The episode ends with The Gayest Moments of the Week, featuring a dance party in Rio and potential breaking news about Ostapenko’s...

Duration: 00:52:21
Halfway Out of the Closet at the 2024 Australian Open
Jan 21, 2024

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the gayest news from the first week of the 2024 Australian Open. Highlights include discussion of players like Osaka and Wozniacki who did not mother, debate about Djokovic’s “brilliance,” defending some of our horrible predictions, and the gayest matches and disappointments thus far. We also explore what made our gay hearts sing, including Amanda Anisimova’s return and Daria Kasatkina’s tweets.


Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us!

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Duration: 01:00:09
The Australian Open is Here, Queer and Not Going Anywhere
Jan 15, 2024

The Australian Open is underway! We talk about all the biggest stories, like how many hot first round matches there are on the ATP side. Then we discuss the return of the WTA moms and even get into a few debates (over Pegula and Dimitrov).


We end the episode with our Gayest Moments of the Week: Lil Nas X and The Traitors US. Join us for more on Twitter and Instagram.



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Duration: 00:50:46
The Australian Open Swing is Horny and High Quality
Jan 07, 2024

Happy 2024! The tennis season is off to a horny, high quality and BUSY start. And it's only been one week. Not sure what we mean? Listen to find out!


In our first episode of the new season, we chat about:


-The gay couple who made a scene at the Charlotte airport

-Why the AO swing is our favorite time of year

-The returns of Nadal, Osaka, Anisimova and Kerber

-Alex De Minaur channeling his inner Coco Gauff

-Our love for Grigor grows (and his game...

Duration: 00:54:42